Associate Director, Brand Strategy
Apply NowCompany: Eastport Holdings
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
As an Associate Director, Brand Strategy at 9Rooftops, you'll bring a blend of analytical thinking, creativity, and business acumen to uncover what truly drives consumer behavior and brand success.
The Associate Director, Brand Strategy thrives on uncovering unexpected insights, challenging the status quo and shaping behavior-changing ideas. This role is about more than strategy-it's about seeing what others miss and turning thinking into creative breakthroughs. You'll lead clients through complex brand challenges, collaborating across disciplines to craft strategies that inspire bold, impactful work. From defining problems to distilling insights, you'll be the force that drives alignment, builds consensus and ensures every idea is built on a strong strategic foundation. If you're a naturally curious thinker with a sharp instinct for storytelling and the confidence to push boundaries, we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.
The Associate Director, Brand Strategy thrives on uncovering unexpected insights, challenging the status quo and shaping behavior-changing ideas. This role is about more than strategy-it's about seeing what others miss and turning thinking into creative breakthroughs. You'll lead clients through complex brand challenges, collaborating across disciplines to craft strategies that inspire bold, impactful work. From defining problems to distilling insights, you'll be the force that drives alignment, builds consensus and ensures every idea is built on a strong strategic foundation. If you're a naturally curious thinker with a sharp instinct for storytelling and the confidence to push boundaries, we want to hear from you.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- You'll lead the development of strategic deliverables-crafting compelling creative briefs, building brand foundations, and identifying target audiences through data-driven insights.
- As a strong communicator and presenter, you'll confidently engage clients and internal teams, bringing clarity, inspiration, and alignment to every conversation.
- You'll approach brand challenges with a 360 perspective-analyzing consumer behavior, competitive landscapes, and cultural trends to uncover meaningful insights.
- With a pulse on cultural movements and emerging trends, you'll help our teams stay informed and inspired by what's capturing attention in the world today.
- A naturally curious thinker, you'll dig into research and use strategic tools to discover valuable insights that shape compelling, informed strategies.
- This position will provide strategic support to clients within the Lottery and Tobacco industries.
Qualifications:
- A passion for strategy, creativity, and impactful marketing
- Bachelors in marketing, communications, communications or related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in brand strategy, preferably in an agency environment
- A sharp eye for strong insights-whether you're identifying them or crafting them
- Ability to flex between brand strategy and communications strategy, based on project needs
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- A confident and engaging presenter with strong storytelling skills
- Agency experience is highly preferred
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.